Why “placate” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Seriously, i'm 47 and i only knew a SINGLE person in my life who escaped poverty through job. A lady who became a CFO and executive vice-president of a EU system-wide importance…
by anovikov · Nov 1, 2026
I agree this is about money and they don't want to be legally liable. But Minecraft is reverse engineered Infiniminer. Fortnite is reverse engineered PubG. LoL is reverse engine…
by avaer · Oct 31, 2026
Paddy Krishnamurthy is a YC alumnus whose startup was explicitly vetted and funded by the very institution running this forum. Claiming his rise is a case of 'ethnic nepotism' m…
by sigkill · Oct 31, 2026
Nah, the wealthy would have been fine either way. Bailouts are done to placate the common voter and keep their lights on. The great depression didn't see the rich and powerful s…
by anubistheta · Oct 30, 2026
> for(size_t i = count - 1; i >= 0; i--){ > i >=0 is tautologically true (modern compilers will warn). Note that a tautology in language design is an opportunity. Here the compi…
by childintime · Oct 30, 2026
Yep, Dems are just the good cop to the bad cop. And their only purpose is to placate the country into thinking we’re not 100% owned by billionaires and corporate interests.
by timacles · Oct 29, 2026
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